Blog

Cutting Through the Noise


June 9, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Being needy. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Investing is about setting yourself up for the last third of your life. It’s super important. So don't be afraid to be needy.

Read More

June 7, 2017

By Tom Bradley

How investors can prepare for the next market downturn

Market volatility is low and it feels pretty quiet. In times like these, investors should enjoy it while it lasts and get ready for when it's not so quiet.

Read More

May 29, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Banks: On the backs of the Canadian public

Everyone has been picking on the banks lately, but we shouldn’t feel sorry for them.

Read More

May 15, 2017

By Tom Bradley

The fee mystery

An amusing and depressing story about a Wall Street Journal reporter who tries to find out what fees she's paying her investment advisor.

Read More

May 11, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Is a GIC an investment?

Many people think of Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) as investments. But maybe they shouldn't. We explain.

Read More

May 8, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Almost live from Omaha

Key takeaways from the Woodstock for Capitalists.

Read More

May 4, 2017

By Tom Bradley

CRM2 - A missed opportunity

CRM2 presented a great opportunity for Canadian wealth managers, but too many of them whiffed. Here's what they're missing.

Read More

April 26, 2017

By Tom Bradley

That feeling

We're getting pumped for our upcoming10 Years Wiser events.

Read More

April 6, 2017

By Tom Bradley

We're 10!

We’re 10! As our funds reached the decade mark this quarter, we reflect back on Steadyhand’s mission.

Read More

March 23, 2017

By Tom Bradley

The strategic asset mix: Your home base in turbulent times

As a long-term investor, your portfolio needs to fit with your goals, time frame and temperament. We call it a strategic asset mix, or SAM.

Read More

March 10, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Canadian banks: sales or service?

In another case of the big banks behaving badly, TD is in the hot seat for its sales practices.

Read More

March 8, 2017

By Tom Bradley

If not now, when?

Words of wisdom from marketing guru Seth Godin.

Read More

March 6, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Four reasons to choose 'easy' over 'hard' in your investing strategy

When it comes to investing, do the easy stuff and leave the hard stuff to someone else.

Read More

February 27, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Income Fund update with Larry Lunn

Highlights from a recent "fireside chat" with Connor, Clark & Lunn's founder.

Read More

February 24, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Five essential elements

Digging into the five essential elements to being a better investor.

Read More

February 22, 2017

By Tom Bradley

We're No.2. We try harder.

We didn't win Morningstar's 'Steward of the Year' award this year. But we have every intention of living up to the old Avis motto – “When you’re only No.2, you try harder.”

Read More

February 2, 2017

By Tom Bradley

A client manifesto for taking control of your investment portfolio

You’re the CEO of your own portfolio, so don't be shy to ask more questions of your investment professionals.

Read More

January 30, 2017

By Tom Bradley

The straight goods on economics

Five things they don't tell you about economics.

Read More

January 16, 2017

By Tom Bradley

You must do these two difficult things to invest as patiently as the greats

It always sounds cool when people talk about “patient capital.” But there are deep undertones to these words. Here's what it takes to live up to them.

Read More

January 6, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Founders Fund 2016 Review

A thorough performance review of the Founders Fund, which touches on everything we do.

Read More

December 28, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Another world

Tales of a baby boomer investment guy at a digital marketing conference.

Read More

December 21, 2016

By Tom Bradley

50 million more reasons for CRM2 - Episode 4

With BMO being the latest bank guilty of double-charging their clients, the new client reporting regime ("CRM2") can't come soon enough.

Read More

December 19, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Investors, make this temperamental market your friend

Don’t read too much into the market’s mood swings. Instead, take advantage of these times.

Read More

December 15, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Holy shit ... 9.4%

Successful investing isn’t just about hot managers and low fees. There are a whole host of factors that go into it, the most important being asset mix and investor behavior.

Read More

December 13, 2016

By Tom Bradley

OMG ... the markets are hitting new highs!

With stock markets being so strong, we're hearing it a lot lately. "The Dow Jones hit a new high today." Or, "The winning streak continues." And closer to home, "The TSX surged into record territory today."

Read More